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Spring Creek at Ft. Defiance State Park, Emmet County
Daniel Ruf
Turin Prairie, Monona County
Cedar Valley Nature Trail
Nathan Houck
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APR. 18, 2025
INHF is pleased to have Amanda Mackey join the central Iowa stewardship crew to help boost restoration efforts throughout the growing season and into winter. While Amanda will spend the bulk of her time at INHF supporting INHF's stewardship work, you might also find her at upcoming INHF events. Join us in welcoming Amanda!
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APR. 14, 2025
Humboldt County in north central Iowa is not known for an abundance of public land. But, thanks to the combined dedication of individuals and organizations committed to protecting and restoring Iowa's natural spaces, that is changing. This wildlife area now offers a peek of Iowa's wildness.
APR. 11, 2025
Molly Cutler of Des Moines and Ed Raber of Dubuque are two of the five recent additions to INHF's dedicated board of directors. Lending their time and talents on a volunteer basis for the protection of Iowa's land, water and wildlife, INHF's board is an incredible show of dedication and expertise.
MAR. 31, 2025
Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation and Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are working to protect a 422-acre grassland and woodland property in south central Iowa to provide crucial wildlife habitat and public access for outdoor recreation. The parcel, located on the border of Madison and Clarke counties, will be named the Jim Wooley Family Tract in honor of the 31-year Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever biologist.
MAR. 28, 2025
With the rapid rise of light pollution, we risk losing the natural light we rely on, as well as our view of the stars. Additionally, light pollution has negative effects on the health and daily cycles of humans and wildlife. Dark Sky Week draws awareness to this issue and invites everyone to take meaningful actions to protect the night. Learn more about Dark Sky Week and activities you can do with your family at home!
At any given time, INHF is working on 40 different protection, restoration and trail projects. Learn more about what we’re working on:
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Photo: Sylvan Runkel State Preserve by Nathan Houck
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